Venue Setting

The Plant at Kyle is architectural landmark event space set on seventeen Texas Hill-Country acres just 30 miles south of downtown Austin (60 miles north of downtown San Antonio). The house and grounds have been the site for many memorable gatherings, including meetings, celebrations, performances, receptions, weddings, banquets, family and friend reunions, and birthdays. With dramatic and varied spaces perfect for entertaining, this is a truly unique setting for an event large or small. Relax in "the world's largest screened-in porch," take a dip in the covered outdoor pool, read a book on one of several shaded patios, or on a hammock hanging in a grove of trees.

The tastefully furnished, 3-bedroom home sleeps up to ten in king or queen-sized beds and two bunk beds, but the focus here is on year-round indoor/outdoor living perfected in classic Texas ranch houses. An award-winning architectural landmark, the building was designed by Lake|Flato Architects as a private residence using steel recycled from the Alamo Cement Plant. The house was completed in 1989.

Eco/Green Events

Yes

Pet-Friendly Events

Yes

Kid Friendly Events

Yes

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Amenities

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The Scene:

An award-winning architectural landmark, the building was designed by Lake|Flato Architects as a private residence using steel recycled from the Alamo Cement Plant. The soaring indoor-outdoor spaces and surrounding Hill Country landscape make an indelibly inspiring first-impression and lasting impression.

Design:

The Plant at Kyle, a.k.a the Carraro Residence or the Alamo Cement Plant House, began life in the 1920s as a shed at the Alamo Cement plant in San Antonio, Texas (since re-purposed as the Alamo Quarry Market mall). Henry and Francine Carraro purchased the property in Kyle with plans to build a home utilizing a metal building they already owned. They started conversations with the newly launched firm of Lake | Flato Architects, led by David Lake and Ted Flato who met working for legendary Texas architect O'Neill Ford's firm Ford Powell & Carson.

Standout Venue Features:

There is nothing else quite like this unique and special property. Our associates (and surrogate hosts) Martha and Jamie Kinscherff live next door to The Plant at Kyle. They are both master naturalists who are delighted to give Texas Hill country nature walks (even right there on the property) and are also amateur astronomers and environmental sustainability experts. They are also there for any local area questions or maintenance issue that may arise.

Extra Perks:

Two-acre fenced in yard (great for kids and pets to run around).
Swimming pool (unheated).

Our verified and highly qualified Vendors that have hosted, designed, photographed, coordinated an event here would love to give you a few tips for your event here. We allow for Vendors reviews and tips, but do not allow any negative comments. If we receive 3 verified negative reviews the venue will be removed.

Kyle, TX, United States

For those who haven’t scoped out Solange’s latest album drop, A Seat At The Table is arguably her best work to date. While the combination of cool spoken word and seriously badass beats makes the album shine, the music video for Cranes in The Sky is equally as rad. The video production squad landed hot and heavy in the little Hill Country town of Kyle, Texas during a deluge of August rain and captured Solange dancing in a modern steel structure with the tropical southern backdrop in all its lush glory. This rad architectural spot is none other than one of our favorite Texas venues, The Plant at Kyle.

Venue owner Mark Holzbach recently caught up with us about hosting the film production at his property and filled us in on a bit of behind-the-scenes action. He also has a few recommendations for anyone making the trek to Kyle.

The tastefully furnished, 3-bedroom home sleeps up to ten in king or queen-sized beds and two bunk beds, but the focus here is on year-round indoor/outdoor living perfected in classic Texas ranch houses.

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